As former Special Assistant to the President (SAP) Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go visited the fire victims in Pandacan, he encountered a child named Christian, whose parents are both imprisoned because of alleged use of illegal drugs.

Go said that President Rodrigo Duterte’s fight against illegal drugs will not stop and will not be compromised until the end of his term and even beyond. He said that there is still hope for change; there are rehabilitation centers for those who wish for a second chance.

He reminded the citizens to stay away from illegal drugs as he cited how unfortunate it is for a child to lose a family because of the ill effects of these dangerous substances. “Nakakasira ng utak, nakakasira pa ng buhay ng pamilya.”

Go mentioned that there are already available facilities offering free drug rehabilitation for those who wish to start a new life. He added that it is up to the drug users if they wish to change their lives for the better.

Based on experience from being the President’s aide and seeing the problem on ground, Go, if elected in senate, plans to use these experiences to push for laws that will benefit the Filipinos.

Go said that he will push for the legislative agenda of the President and will bring the fight for real and genuine change in the Senate. “Kailangan ituloy ang pagbabago na sinimulan ng ating presidente.”

He stressed that there is a need to revisit the law because it has been exploited by syndicates especially the provision on age wherein minors are exempted from criminal liability.

Go, as a private citizen, committed to continue serving the president and the public, but not as Special Assistant to the President, instead he will be the Special Assistant to the People — bringing help and assistance to every Filipino who is in need.

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